Southwest White Chicken Chili

South Beach Diet Phase 1

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cilantro leaf
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes*
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup fat-free chicken broth
• 1 (4 1/2ounce) can  chopped green chilies
• 1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed (Cannellini)
•  shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese
•  sliced green onion (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Combine garlic powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro, and red pepper in a small dish and stir until well blended. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and stir-fry from 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onions and continue cooking for a few minutes, until onion is translucent. Stir in chicken broth, chilies, and spices. Simmer over low heat 15 minutes.
3. Stir in beans and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. If soup is too thick, add 1/2 cup to 1 cup water to desired consistency. Pour into serving bowls and top with cheese and sliced green onions.